Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

Desert plants tend to have thicker cuticles to reduce transpiration.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Cuticle:

1. It is a waxy and protective covering over the epidermis of the leaves.
2. It covers the non-woody parts of the plants and protects them from drying by reducing transpiration.

Role of cuticle in desert plants:

1. Desert plants are usually subjected to high temperatures and water scarcity.
2. The presence of thicker cuticles is an adaptation to prevent them from drying by reducing the water loss through transpiration.

Final answer: The given statement is true.